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Kingston Cultural Organizations

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A directory of local museums and heritage organizations.

  • Agnes Etherington Art Centre
    Features a range of contemporary and historical exhibitions and exciting public programs throughout the year.
  • Applecrisp
    Apple Crisp is a concert series, record label, festival, music video club and online zine based in Kingston.
  • Bellevue House National Historic Site
    The house is significant for its rare style of architecture but is also a site commemorating Sir John A. MacDonald's contribution to the founding of Canada and his role as the first prime minister of Canada.
  • Cantabile Choirs of Kingston
    The Cantabile Choirs of Kingston is a registered charity that presents a series of seven concerts each season.
  • Le Centre Culturel Frontenac
    Le Centre culturel Frontenac est un lieu de promotion, de formation, de production et de diffusion dans le domaine artistique, un lieu de prestation de services communautaires ainsi qu'un lieu de rassemblement pour les francophones et francophiles.
  • CFRC Community Radio
    CFRC 101.9FM is Kingston's campus-community radio station, based at Queen's University since 1922. CFRC offers free broadcast skills training; alternative, community-driven radio programming; and creative, radio- and sound-related community events.
  • Domino Theatre
    Domino is a community theatre. People from all walks of life pool their skills to present productions of a consistently high calibre.
  • Fort Henry National Historic Site
    One of Canada's premiere historic attractions, and has been designated by the Government of Canada as a place of national significance. Fort Henry is both a museum and a spectacular historic site.
  • Grand Theatre
    The City of Kingston's Grand Theatre serves as the prime performing arts venue for hundreds of professional and amateur performances annually including ballet, modern dance, theatre, variety, musicals, comedy and more.
  • H'art School of Smiles
    A registered charitable, non-profit organization committed to helping adults with intellectual disabilities reach their highest potential through arts and education.
  • Kingston Arts Council
    An umbrella organization devoted to promoting the creation, production, presentation and appreciation of the arts in Kingston and the surrounding region.
  • Kingston Canadian Film Festival
    Seeks to develop an audience for our national cinema by promoting, celebrating and showcasing Canadian film and by supporting and encouraging Canadian film production.
  • Kingston Municipal Heritage Committee
    The Kingston Municipal Heritage Committee advises Council on matters of cultural heritage and on all applications pertaining to a heritage property or a heritage district.
  • The Kingston Prize for Contemporary Canadian Portraiture
    Encourages and rewards the creation of contemporary portraits by Canadian artists, through a biennial national competition for paintings and drawings.
  • Kingston Symphony Association
    Produces and promotes professional quality programmes of instrumental and choral music for the education, enjoyment and enrichment of audiences.
  • Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
    Kingston's waterfront marine heritage offers the family and marine enthusiasts a chance to reflect on the history of shipping on the Great Lakes.
  • Modern Fuel Gallery
    Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre is a non-profit organization facilitating the presentation, interpretation, and production of contemporary visual, time-based and interdisciplinary arts.
  • Queen's/Artignite
    Artignite is a celebration of art in all forms. It is a festival of the dynamic, energetic, and vibrant students and community artists who invigorate the Queen's campus and City of Kingston, inspire us and contribute to the cultural life of our community.
  • Reelout
    Film and video festival showcasing the best and brightest queer cinematic offerings from around the world.
  • Theatre Kingston
    Kingston's pre-eminent professional theatre company.
  • Union Gallery
    The Union Gallery is a non-profit organization committed to increasing awareness and appreciation of contemporary visual arts.
  • Wellington Street Theatre
    The Wellington Street Theatre is dedicated to providing affordable and unique performance and studio space to artists and a welcoming, intimate environment for patrons.

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  • Kingston Handloom Weavers & Spinners
    Encouraging and fostering weaving, spinning, felt making and basketry.
  • Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club
    The club provides a positive environment for local rockhounds, lapidary enthusiasts and silversmiths. Members gather to develop their interests, share information and ideas, and socialize.
  • Kingston Photographic Club The members of the Kingston Photographic Club, of Ontario, share and discuss ideas, and to learn more about their mutual interest in photography.
  • Kingston Potter's Guild
    Encouraging the growth and development of ceramics as an art.
  • Kingston School of Art
    Art classes in a supportive environment with instruction and practical artistic experiences to help foster artistic individuality and cultivate an appreciation of art within our community.
  • Kingston School of Dance
    Provides high standards of dance education in a training facility that promotes technical, musical and artistic development.
  • Kingston Suzuki Music Association
    The Kingston Suzuki Music Association is a collective of families and teachers working together to provide happy and enlightening musical experiences for young people.

 

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